head bolt broke in block
head bolt broke in block Was tighting down the number 1 bolt on right head, and snap, torque wrench never clicked (UGH ANGER) the top threaded area is were it broke so the fragment is about 2-1/2 in" in the block. A machine shop said pull the block and let them pull it, why not use an easy out, or bolt extractor. Well you guys are the experts what my best bet for removing the bolt. This is for the LS1 2002 trans am. tried searching no help that i found
2.5" below the deck face? This ain't goin to be easy. You'll need a sleeve to "guide" the drill bit down the hole to the center of the broken bolt. The sleeve should help keep the drill bit centered while you drill the hole for the screw extractor. Now you need a very long screw extractor or a bit extender. That might work. This ain't goin to be easy.
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Most likely there was fluid in the bottom of the bolt hole and your were then trying to compress fluid. I agree that if your torque wrench never clicked, you need a new torque wrench, or the bolt had a serious flaw in it.
This is the main reason why I went with studs. That $250 was well worth the time, effort and expense that this guy is going to go through in pulling the motor.
The location might make it easier to pull, but I'd let someone experienced do it. Call around and see if someone is willing to pull the broken bolt with the motor in the car. Worst case is you get a tow to the shop and pay for the back and forth towing expense.
This is the main reason why I went with studs. That $250 was well worth the time, effort and expense that this guy is going to go through in pulling the motor.
The location might make it easier to pull, but I'd let someone experienced do it. Call around and see if someone is willing to pull the broken bolt with the motor in the car. Worst case is you get a tow to the shop and pay for the back and forth towing expense.
2.5" below the deck face? This ain't goin to be easy. You'll need a sleeve to "guide" the drill bit down the hole to the center of the broken bolt. The sleeve should help keep the drill bit centered while you drill the hole for the screw extractor. Now you need a very long screw extractor or a bit extender. That might work. This ain't goin to be easy.
